Churrasco in Wine and Tamrind Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 churrascos
- Salt to taste
- Peppert to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 1 tbsp ground garlic
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Procedure:
Season the churrascos with salt and pepper. Preheat a frying pan with olive oil and over high heat seal the churrascos for 2 minutes on each side. Lower the heat and cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes on both sides. Remove them and let them rest. In the same pan saute the red onion and the garlic for 1 minute, add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute more. Then add the wine, boil the wine and reduce in half. Add the tamarind concentrate. Boil for 3 minutes or until sauce thickens. Finish the sauce with the butter and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over churrascos.
